Core Functions / Responsibilities:
The core duties shall include the following:
Assist in maintaining regular communication with
donors to ensure clear expectations and quality delivery of programming.
Prepare and present quarterly progress reports to
donors, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and planned activities.
Organize and participate in quarterly review meetings
with donors to discuss project progress and address any concerns.
Facilitate regular coordination meetings with
consortium partners to ensure alignment of activities and strategies.
Develop and maintain an updated coordination
calendar, including key events, deadlines, and meetings.
Provide ongoing support to consortium partners to
address their coordination needs and ensure effective collaboration.
Monitor closely project expenditures versus
projections, and follow-up with relevant parties as necessary.
Create and maintain a repository of best practices,
lessons learned, and case studies for consortium partners.
Facilitate regular knowledge-sharing sessions to
promote the exchange of experiences and learning among partners.
Establish and maintain connections with other Durable Solutions programs to align strategies and activities.
Participate in relevant coordination forums and
working groups to represent the consortium and share updates.
Develop detailed project implementation plans,
including timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
Support the development and refinement of the
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.
Regularly review M&E data with the Reporting
Monitoring Officer to track project progress and identify areas for
improvement.
Plan and conduct field visits to monitor project
activities and gather feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of
high-quality project reports, ensuring they meet donor requirements and
deadlines.
Review and provide feedback on reports from
consortium partners to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Attend meetings with government authorities and
donors to represent the consortium and advocate for the Consortium priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with key government
stakeholders to facilitate project implementation.
Work closely with government counterparts to align
project activities with national priorities and policies.
Facilitate regular meetings and consultations with
government representatives to ensure their ongoing engagement and support.
Timeliness and Deadline Compliance: measure the
ability to complete tasks and deliver reports, studies, and reviews within the
established deadlines.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Quality of Work and Attention to Detail: evaluate the
accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity of all deliverables, including reports,
frameworks, and studies.
Stakeholder Satisfaction and Feedback: assess the
level of satisfaction from internal and external stakeholders, including
project managers, team members, and donors.
Impact and Effectiveness: measure the tangible impact
of the tasks completed.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: evaluate the
ability to adapt to changing circumstances, address unforeseen challenges, and
provide innovative solutions.
Collaboration and Teamwork: measure the effectiveness
of working collaboratively with different teams, co-leaders, and stakeholders.
Communication and Reporting: evaluate the clarity,
frequency, and effectiveness of communication, including the quality of written
reports and presentations.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Political
or Social Science, International Relations, International Development, or
related areas, with at five years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree with at least seven years of
relevant professional experience.
Experience
Experience working in the field of displacement and
durable solutions, development, displacement, peacebuilding, community
resilience, and related fields.
Demonstrable multi-stakeholder coordination
experience.
Experience in operational activities in a complex
crisis or post-crisis setting.
Experience in project design, implementation, and
management.
Experience liaising with specialized international
agencies (UN agencies, international organizations, and international
specialized NGOs).
Knowledge of UN, IOM, international organizations and
NGOs mandates and programmes in the field of displacement, durable solutions,
and community resilience.
Experience working in the country or region is an
advantage
Skills
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to
understand donor and governmental requirement
Knowledge of working in conflict/volatile contexts on
durable solutions and/or community stabilization in Somalia.
Excellent representation and relationship management
skills
Excellent and demonstrable project management,
analytical, communication and writing skills.
Languages
Fluency in English (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
Travel required
Frequent travel to Somalia required up to 50% per
month.
Required Competencies.
Values.
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and
promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and
inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical
standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules
and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a
composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in
meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies.
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective
collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize
results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality
results in a service-oriented and timely manner;is action oriented and
committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to
learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the
Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and
delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear
and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring
and motivational way.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover
letter indicating the Call for application number (CFA) Position Title
and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their
contacts (both email and telephone) to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int
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